Earby and District Local History Society to host talk on Ernest Shackleton's life and expeditions
Illustrated talk on the life and expeditions of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton
The life and adventures of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton will be explored at the next meeting of the Earby and District Local History Society.
The society will welcome Robert Fort for an illustrated talk, entitled “Ernest Shackleton – Polar Explorer”, on Tuesday, October 20th.
The meeting will take place at New Road Community Centre in Earby from 7-30pm to 9pm.
Shackleton was one of the leading figures of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, taking part in several expeditions to some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
He is perhaps best known for the ill-fated Endurance expedition, during which his leadership became a defining part of the story of Antarctic exploration.
Robert Fort's presentation will examine Shackleton's life and expeditions, as well as the challenges faced by explorers during the era.
The meeting is open to members and non-members.
Admission costs £1 for society members and £1.50 for non-members.
The Earby and District Local History Society also runs an Archive Room at the Community Centre, which is open every Friday from 10am until noon.
The archive contains historical records and material relating to Earby and the surrounding area.
For more information about the society, visit www.earbyhistory.co.uk.